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Refreshment Port at EPCOT, near the Canada Pavilion, has been closed for refurbishment for a while now — but we didn’t know why.
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Well, we officially do know why now, as it was just revealed that Refreshment Port will reopen as La Poutinerie!
Chances are that if you’re reading this, you love a good theme park ride. But what you probably don’t love is getting stuck on theme park rides.
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A situation like this can easily turn what’s supposed to be a fun day into an unfortunate one, which is exactly what happened to a group of people earlier this week. Recently, riders were left stranded 202 feet in the air after a roller coaster got stuck mid-ride at a theme park in Australia, according to People.
After being closed for over a year, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally reopening at Magic Kingdom!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disney announced that the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness will officially reopen on May 3rd, and we can’t WAIT. The ride will reopen with new elements, scenes, and an expanded storyline we’re excited to experience. Not only that, but Disney revealed that after extensive testing, the height requirement has been lowered! Here’s what we know.
Disney is preparing to lay off as many as 1,000 positions in the next few weeks, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
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People familiar with the matter advised that many of the cuts will be in the company’s recently consolidated marketing department, marking one of the first notable moves under Josh D’Amaro, the new Chief Executive Officer.
It’s officially time to go to infinity and beyond, because Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has finally reopened at Magic Kingdom!
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin soft opening
After Cast Member previews and a surprise soft opening, this popular Tomorrowland ride is welcoming Space Cadets once again. We stopped by Magic Kingdom to check out the crowds and wait times, and we certainly weren’t the only ones!
Disney World is going through some MASSIVE changes right now, between new lands, rides, restaurants, and a whole lot more.
EPCOT
While most of those changes are still a ways away, updates are coming even sooner to EPCOT. Whether you already have a trip to this park planned for this summer or are still thinking about making the jump, trust us when we say you’re going to want to check out these changes coming to EPCOT soon!
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has been underway for a while now, but there are still NEW menu items to try!
EPCOT Farmers Feast
We love trying out all of the Outdoor Kitchens (aka food booths) featured during this EPCOT festival, and one booth actually changes throughout! Come with us to EPCOT Farmers Feast to try the NEW Springtime menu!
Nothing completes a Disney World outfit quite like the perfect pair of ears (and we should know, we have TONS of them).
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Whether you’re heading to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom, chances are there’s a perfect pair of ears to go with your outfit. If you’re in the market for a new pair of ears for your upcoming trip, you’re in luck, because NEW ears have officially landed online!
Disney has recently announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more. But what about those projects that Disney hasn’t exactly announced yet?
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
We’re always keeping up with the latest construction permits that Disney World files, as it can be a great way to find out just what is going on around the parks and hotels, and we recently spotted some you might want to know about!
Disney World can be chaotic on any given day, for any number of reasons — but certain weekends garner more crowds than most.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
runDisney race weekends happen to be some of those times, and it can make doing things around the parks and hotels a bit more daunting than usual. The Springtime Surprise race weekend is quickly approaching at Disney World, but don’t worry! If you’re heading to Disney World next weekend, there are still plenty of ways to have a good time and avoid those crowds.
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